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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.80, 1,584.30 and 406.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.80, 1,584.30 and 406.57 is: 610.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.80 : 1,584.30 = 406.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.80/1,584.30 = 406.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.80x = 1,584.30 × 406.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.80x = 644,128.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,128.85/1,055.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.09

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